Audition registrations for 2025 are now live! The Cavaliers is a drum corps experience like no other. Take the first step to becoming part of a lifelong brotherhood and pushing yourself to a level of excellence you never knew was possible. Visit our audition info page below!
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Our season begins in mid-May with about 4 weeks of rehearsals (known as “pre-tour”). Rehearsals are typically 10 hours a day, every day. Members do get several blocks of free time and a opportunities to do their laundry. This is by far the most tedious and challenging portion of the season.
In mid-June we begin traveling and performing. We typically perform at approximately 30 shows throughout the country, ending with the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships in Indianapolis on the second Saturday in August.
The Cavaliers typically drive about 10,000-13,000 miles each summer. We travel in five coach buses; three are for the members, one bus for the instructional staff, and one bus for our volunteers.
Our convoy also includes three semi–trailers. Two carry all of our uniforms and equipment and the third is a mobile kitchen used to prepare 4 meals a day for our 165 members plus staff and volunteers. It features a walk-in refrigerator and freezer, washer/dryer, a shower, and drink system that is the envy of DCI.
The Cavaliers travel with a nursing staff at all times and have an extensive network of healthcare professionals to support our needs. Member safety, health, and well-being is the priority for our entire team..
All members are required to submit proof of a sports physical, a medical history form, and health insurance information to the medical staff.
If your son has special dietary needs, include that information in the Registration so that we may best accommodate his requirements.
The Cavaliers welcome three alumni to lead the visual caption. Please join us in welcoming Levi Chavis, Jeremy Seneca, and Randil Jeffreys back to The Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the appointments of Tom Aungst as Ensemble Coordinator and Bret Kuhn as Education Coordinator for 2025.
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps welcome returning educational leaders to oversee the 2025 Percussion, Audio, and Color Guard, teams. Please join us in welcoming back these seasoned educators!
The Cavaliers welcome the return of Matt "Doc" Stratton, along with newcomers Seth Murphy and Ray Henricksen to the Brass leadership team.
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the design team that will craft our 2025 production. This dynamic group features a blend of seasoned pageantry experts new to the organization, returning staff, and alumni proudly coming home to The Cavaliers.
We proudly welcome Chris Cook. Lindsay Kusmierczak, and William Martin to our 2024 Color Guard staff roster.
